Tech Soup

JULY 18, 2017

TechSoup Global's new Local Impact Map is a trove of information on what nonprofits, NGOs, and libraries around the world are doing with their TechSoup-procured IT to further their missions. Here is just a sampling of what we have collected so far. They’re a great example of an NGO that really knows their IT.

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Tech Soup

MARCH 24, 2010

This guest post comes from NetSquared community development manager Amy Sample Ward. An initiative of TechSoup Global, NetSquared is a global community of organizations and individuals leading the way in social change through technology. Offline, we take things local! Read on and learn how to get involved. read more.

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Forum One

MAY 18, 2023

USDA’s Farm to School Census The Farm to School Census tracks how schools buy food from local farmers and ranchers. In 2019, USDA conducted the third Farm to School Census to measure progress towards reaching the goal of improving access to local foods in schools. Migrating your.gov to Drupal 10?

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Amy Sample Ward

MAY 5, 2009

In a recent Op-Ed piece in the New York Times , David Brooks compared the global response vs localized response to the outbreak. Brooks shows that if the world had a global approach to outbreaks like Swine Flu, then the decision-making and directive power would be in a really bumped up World Health Organization-like group.

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Tech Soup

FEBRUARY 16, 2011

In a post from Amy Sample Ward last week, we let you know that many of our team would be parading down the peninsula to Mountain View, California to Microsoft's campus for a summit of great technologists, innovators, funders, practioners, corporate partners, librarians, and leaders all to talk about technology and social change.

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Tech Soup

APRIL 30, 2012

TechSoup Global's new Local Impact Map is a trove of information on what lots of nonprofits, NGOs, and libraries around the world are doing with their TechSoup-procured-IT to further their missions. Here is just a sampling of what we have collected so far. They’re a great example of an NGO that really knows their IT.

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Tech Soup

AUGUST 20, 2010

This post was originally posted on the NetSquared Blog and was written by Amy Sample Ward. Over the last few years, the NetSquared Local network (a project of TechSoup Global's) has grown from just a few groups in only a couple countries, to 70+ groups in 21+ countries!

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

DECEMBER 1, 2014

Given that I am in Brasil, I wanted to participate and experience local activities. GivingTuesday is a global movement and this year they number of countries participating has increased to nine countries , including Brasil. I’m also attending local fundraiser for nonprofit Food Bank in Brasil. No problem.

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Have Fun - Do Good

OCTOBER 25, 2010

T he fourth guest post in my have fun, do good blogger series is by Amy Sample Ward. Often this means combining passions, so opportunities that use technology know-how, community or local people (especially new ones to meet), as well as real objectives and goals. #2 Those are the things that are most fun to me, anyway!

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Amy Sample Ward

OCTOBER 25, 2010

Women Give 2010 is the first report to compare philanthropic giving between men and women across all income levels based on a nationally representative sample. It uses data from the Center on Philanthropy Panel Study (COPPS), the nation’s largest study that tracks giving patterns among the same households over time."

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Forum One

JULY 22, 2021

The Farm to School Census tracks how schools buy food from local farmers and ranchers. In 2019, USDA conducted the third Farm to School Census to measure progress towards reaching the goal of improving access to local foods in schools. USAID’s Education in Crisis and Conflict Network & Global Reading Network.

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The Modern Nonprofit

SEPTEMBER 28, 2023

Estimated Reading Time: 5 minutes Tips for a Successful #GivingTuesday #GivingTuesday is a global generosity movement that promotes community engagement and giving back. And this all happened during the height of the global COVID-19 pandemic. In 2020 approximately 34.8 million people worldwide participated in Giving Tuesday and $2.47

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Global Giving

MARCH 7, 2019

dollars and British pounds, and donors in India and East Africa can contribute in their local currencies via our partnerships with ImpactGuru and M-Changa. Part of being “GlobalGiving” is making sure we’re helping members of our community literally give globally! The Big Question. GlobalGiving accepts donations in U.S. Why It Matters.

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Amy Sample Ward

APRIL 19, 2009

NetSquared’s Global Community Builder , Amy Sample Ward, will be at the NTC this year to connect and collaborate with friends, colleagues and new faces in the sector. A chance for local organizers to come together, network, ask questions, etc. Takeaways: A chance to connect with other local organizers. Net Tuesdays.

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The Modern Nonprofit

AUGUST 31, 2021

GivingTuesday is a global generosity movement that promotes community engagement and giving back. And this all happened during the height of the global COVID-19 pandemic. Use this Complete Toolkit for Nonprofits for a sample timeline to get on track with your communications. Last year approximately 34.8

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Bloomerang

OCTOBER 6, 2020

In case you aren’t already familiar, Giving Tuesday is a global day of giving that falls the Tuesday after Thanksgiving in the United States. caption: In 2018, a local cat rescue sent an email asking their supporters to create their own #GivingTuesday Facebook fundraisers.). In 2020 it falls on December 1. And ask on Facebook!

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Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

SEPTEMBER 25, 2013

We’re operating at the forefront of copyright limitations and exceptions, both in the United States and globally. The recent Indian copyright amendment that creates an exception similar to Section 121 in the United States, which makes it possible for us to set up a Bookshare-style crowd-sourced library in India with local partner NGOs.

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Amy Sample Ward

JUNE 17, 2010

What’s the point in using “global” tools (social media) for local organizing? From @amoration: I find we’re always both global & local, so many of us travel frequently that virtual organizing tools are essential even for “local&# endeavors. From @davidahood: agree with @neddotcom.

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Amy Sample Ward

DECEMBER 11, 2009

Tags: community net tuesday reports case studies global netsquared nettuesday whitepaper.

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Tech Soup

MAY 7, 2013

Here’s your monthly update from the world of NetSquared Local. What Is NetSquared Local? NetSquared Local is TechSoup's volunteer-driven network of nonprofit tech meetups and salons. NetSquared Local groups hold monthly in-person events for anyone interested in the connection of technology and social impact.

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NetWits

FEBRUARY 2, 2011

Do you offer local or national programs? Do you put on local activities? The trick here is to look for words and phrases that have low competition and high month global searches. Here’s a sample for NetWits that I ran a few months back that will give you an idea of what to expect. Do you run fundraising events?

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Bloomerang

JANUARY 22, 2024

Challenging economic conditions, finding reliable funding sources, local or federal regulations, and staffing challenges are all potential obstacles your new nonprofit could face on the road to getting up and running. Look into pro-bono services offered by local bar associations or law firms. Hold interviews.

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Amy Sample Ward

FEBRUARY 1, 2011

Last year, I had the unique privilege to help facilitate The Local Philanthropy Workshop with the TechSoup Romania team. It was a lot of fun, and as much as I was asked to share some of my knowledge and ideas, I learned a great deal from the local participants. Resources: Global Voices has created a Guide to Blog For A Cause.

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Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

DECEMBER 10, 2011

On International Human Rights Day, we pay tribute to all human rights defenders, celebrate the recent victories of the human rights community, and recognize the challenges that still lie ahead in the global struggle to advance justice, accountability and an end to impunity. 2011 has been an amazing year for human rights defenders.

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Amy Sample Ward

APRIL 11, 2011

They are going to give five organizations 5,000 responses each (these could be divided up into multiple questions or used all for one), for free, with just two stipulations: You can only use global or national surveys (not local). You have to share what you learn! That’s it! Share Your Questions to Win.

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Amy Sample Ward

OCTOBER 14, 2009

So, what are the biggest lessons for using social media in a global movement? Lesson #3: Local vs Global. The final focus area is on the local vs global impact of social media. People don’t see ‘big picture’ but relate locally&# (@ kristianakocis ). Examples of Social Media.

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Amy Sample Ward

OCTOBER 15, 2010

The first step in making change in your life, local community or world is to learn. This past Sunday was October 10th, 2010 – also know as 101010, the Global Work Day for climate action supported by 350.org You may have been part of the day of action by participating in an event in your local area. org and others.

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Tech Soup

JUNE 13, 2013

This post was authored by Microsoft Citizenship for TechSoup Global. In addition to charitable cash contributions, Microsoft partners with TechSoup Global to provide software donations to more than 60,000 eligible nonprofit organizations each year through the Microsoft software donation program. Software Donation Program.

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Amy Sample Ward

MARCH 22, 2012

That information is then displayed on our online global map to signal whether a project is up and running, broken, or on the verge of disrepair and needs quick action.” ” Accountability. I love to see projects that are focused on measuring and evaluating data about their work and progress.

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NTEN

JUNE 24, 2013

For a taste of nptech goings-on all around the world, NetSquared Local shares community highlights from the month of May and gets its fans excited about future projects in their recent monthly roundup. Read about their inspiring work in a recent TechSoup Global interview. Do Good Data 2013 is in Chicago, Illinois this August.

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Amy Sample Ward

SEPTEMBER 22, 2009

with local networks working to create online spaces to bring more people online. Regardless of next year’s topic for the September 22nd celebrations, digital inclusion remains a core barrier to truly celebrating the web globally. Here are just a few ideas to get you started: Participate in Local Events. Get Involved.

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Amy Sample Ward

SEPTEMBER 22, 2009

Part of my role as the Global Community Development Manager at NetSquared is to support and grow our offline organizers from around the world. We now have over 50 cities globally hosting monthly events with many more getting started.

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Amy Sample Ward

MARCH 22, 2011

View more presentations from Amy Sample Ward. NetSquared had for a few years held a global conference in donated space in Silicon Valley and invited members of the community from around the world to come together offline to learn and share and build. View more documents from Amy Sample Ward. Case Studies.

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ASU Lodestar Center

APRIL 15, 2020

Below is a sampling of benefits nonprofits can enjoy when they use a social-first digital fundraising strategy: Data collection : Digital technology not only helps donors learn about, connect and give to nonprofits; it provides a way for nonprofits to learn about and connect with donors themselves.

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Amy Sample Ward

APRIL 8, 2011

Qriously is super easy to use: you pick the type of question (two answer, slider, or star/rating), write your question and possible answers, select the location (global, regional or local – if you get a trial account, you are limited to global questions), and then how many answers you want to gather. That’s it!

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Tech Soup

JUNE 12, 2013

That means it’s time for our monthly roundup of all the crazy goodness created by NetSquared Local in May. What is NetSquared Local? NetSquared Local is TechSoup’s volunteer-driven network of nonprofit tech meetups and salons. NetSquared Local organizers rallied around Ushahidi’s BRCK kickstarter.

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Amy Sample Ward

NOVEMBER 16, 2009

Global Entrepreneurship Week – This week is Global Entrepreneurship Week! "Global Entrepreneurship Week takes place from 16 – 22 November 2009. Find out how you can take part from wherever you are around the world! "Global

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